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Ministry of Defence
GOA MARITIME SYMPOSIUM  - 2021
Towards fostering friendly relations with its maritime neighbours, Indian Navy hosted ‘GMS-21’ under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa on 11 and 12 May 21. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event for the first time was hosted in virtual mode, with online participation of Naval representatives from 13 Indian Ocean Littoral countries, which included India, Bangladesh, Comoros, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The theme for GMS-21 was focused on “Maritime Security and Emerging Non-Traditional Threats: A Case for Proactive Role for IOR Navies,” with emphasis on capacity building amongst the IOR Navies to tackle emerging common maritime threats.
With the Indian Ocean becoming the locus of 21st century strategic landscape, the symposium will play a constructive role in bringing together the stakeholders who have a role in evolving strategies, policies and implementation mechanisms on the issues of common interest in maritime domain. In addition to presenting cooperative strategies for enhancing interoperability among partner maritime agencies, the event provided a forum for articulation of views on the crucial maritime issues, followed by theme based discussions.
Commodore Nitin Kapoor, Deputy Commandant Naval War College welcomed the member participants through a welcome address post which the symposium was formally inaugurated by Rear Admiral Sai Venkat Raman, VSM, Commandant Naval War College, who also delivered the key note address. Commodore Shantanu Jha, Commodore , in his closing address, thanked all member countries for their valuable contribution during the Goa Maritime Symposium-21.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM holds talks with Secretary General of Muslim World League
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi held talks with the Secretary General of Muslim World League, H.E. Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa on furthering inter-faith dialogue, countering extremist ideologies, promoting global peace, and deepening the partnership between India and Saudi Arabia.
Replying to a tweet by H.E. Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa about the meeting, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Pleased to have met H.E. Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary General of Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars. We had a great exchange of views on furthering inter-faith dialogue, countering extremist ideologies, promoting global peace, and deepening partnership between India and Saudi Arabia.”
Special Service and Features
National Workshop on Data Analysis in Physical Education and Sports gets underway
Thiruvananthapuram: 21 March, 2023
“Critical analysis of the data and the performance related facts have cardinal role in sports performance management” says Dronacharya Awardee and Chief Coach of the National Athletics Team , shri. Radhakrishnan Nair P, oHe was inaugurating a of the National Workshop on Data Analysis in Physical Education and Sports at Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education , Thiruvananthapuram. He also said that the coach and support staff used to work almost sixteen hours a day examining various performance related data of Neeraj Chopra since 2020 in the preparation camps. Careful and detailed analysis and interpretation of the data of Chopra has helped him clinch the Olympic Gold Medal outperforming better ranked Czech counterparts like Jakub Vadlejch and Vitezslav Vesely, even when Chopra was ranked only 4th in the particular season. Radhakrishnan Nair was the head of the Indian Athletic Team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Neeraj Chopra is expected to participate in the Indian Grand Prix –II scheduled on the 27th of this month at SAI LNCPE, Athletics Stadium.
Dr. G. Kishore, Principal & Regional Head SAI LNCPE Regionin in his presidential address pointed out the the Data of biomechanical analysis of Usain Bolt’s 100M sprint reframed the performance concept of coaches. Around 40 participants from different parts of the country including physical education teachers, research fellows, physical education students & coaches are attending the workshop.
The five day workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge and skill-set of the participants in handling software based data analysis in sports.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Initiatives to Develop Blue Economy of Indian Ocean
The Ministry of Earth Sciences has launched the Deep Ocean Mission . The Deep Ocean Mission is a multi-ministerial, multi-disciplinary programme with emphasis on development of deep-sea technology that includes development of manned Submersible rated for 6000 metre water depth along with technologies for deep sea mining, exploration of deep-sea mineral resources and marine biodiversity, acquisition of a research vessel for ocean exploration, development of ocean climate change advisory services, deep sea observations, and capacity building in Marine Biology. The activities of Deep Ocean Mission will help to develop the potential of the blue economy of the Indian Ocean.
The work for development of Energy Efficient River Survey Drifter Drone  was awarded by Inland Waterways Authority at total cost of Rs. 21.94 Lakhs to Indian Maritime University . An amount of Rs. 14.47 Lakhs has been released till date to Indian Maritime University .
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
Paddy Procurement shows increase of 27.13 % over the last year
About 67.89 Lakh Paddy Farmers have benefitted from KMS Procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs 98456.80 Crore
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers as per existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Karnataka and West Bengal with purchase of over 521.48 LMTs of paddy up to 06.01.2021.This is an increase of 27.13 % against the last year corresponding purchase of 410.18 LMT. Out of the total purchase of 521.48 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 202.77 LMT which is 38.88 % of total procurement.
About 67.89 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs 98456.80 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 51.66 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 06.01.2021, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 278059.62 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs.1487.65 Crores benefitting 148555 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 06.01.2021as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 06.01.2021 a quantity of 8026401 cotton bales valuing Rs.23485.05 Crore has been procured benefitting 1559429 farmers.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
IREDA to Support TANGEDCO in Green Energy projects; MoU Signed
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.  today signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with the Tamil Nadu Generation & Distribution Corporation Limited , for providing its technical expertise in developing Renewable Energy projects and fund raising.
The MoU was signed by Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director , IREDA and Shri Rajesh Lakhoni, CMD, TANGEDCO in the presence of Shri M K Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri and other dignitaries.
Under the MoU, IREDA will extend its technical expertise to TANGEDCO for Renewable energy project development, bid process management, and implementation support. IREDA will also assist TANGEDCO in debt raising through developing financial models, assistance in the understanding market instrument, underwriting services for the proposed debt requirement, and conducting pre-market surveys, road shows to generate interest amongst prospective investors.
TANGEDCO is planning for 20,000 MW of Solar Power Project, with adequate Battery Storage, 3,000 MW of Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project, and 2,000 MW of Gas Based Power Plant for efficient Renewable integration. The estimated loan required for the above projects is about Rs.1,32,500 Crores approximately. IREDA, as the largest lender of the Renewable Energy sector is committed to play an important role in the fulfillment of the financial requirements for RE projects.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Depression over northwest Bay of Bengal off north Odisha – West Bengal coasts intensified into deep depression over the same region
Yesterday’s depression over northwest Bay of Bengal off north Odisha-West Bengal coasts moved northwestwards and intensified into a deep depression over the same region in the early morning  of today, the 7th August, 2019. Moving nearly northwards, it lay centred at 0830 hrs IST of today, the 7th August, 2019 near latitude 21.10N and longitude 87.40E over the same region, about 65 km southeast of Balasore  and about 60 km south-southwest of Digha .
It is very likely to move initially northwestwards and cross north Odisha - West Bengal coasts close to north of Balasore in the afternoon of today, the 7th August 2019 and to move west northwestwards thereafter.
Warnings:
 Heavy rainfall warning
- Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and isolated extremely heavy falls  very likely over Odisha and Chhattisgarh during next 24 hours. Light to moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy & extremely heavy falls very likely over east Madhya Pradesh during the same period. Light to moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy falls are also very likely over Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand during same period.
- Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places very likely over north Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during next 24 hours, over Chhattisgarh during the subsequent 24 hours and over Vidarbha during next 48 hours.
- Subsequent west-northwestward movement of the system is very likely to cause Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls and isolated extremely heavy falls  over west Madhya Pradesh and east Rajasthan on 8th August. Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely to continue over west Madhya Pradesh and east Rajasthan on 9th August.
- Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and isolated extremely heavy falls  very likely over Gujarat on 9th August.
 Wind warning
- Squally wind speed reaching 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph very likely along and off West Bengal- Odisha Coasts during next 12 hours and 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph thereafter for subsequent 12 hours. Strong winds speed reaching 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph are also very likely over interior areas of Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand on today, the 7th August.
 Sea condition
- State of Sea will be very rough to high over north Bay of Bengal and along & off Odisha - West Bengal Coasts during next 12 hours and rough to very rough for subsequent 12 hours.
 Fishermen Warning
- Fishermen are advised not to venture into northwest Bay of Bengal and along and off Odisha and West Bengal coasts during next 24 hrs.
Impact:
· The training programs, research activities and projects conducted by the Institute in partnership with public and private sector in the niche areas of Corporate Governance will enhance the skill sets resulting in increased employability of students as well as professionals.
· The thrust of the Institute is to become a prestigious Institute in the field of Corporate Laws while enhancing its resources and revenues.
· It is envisaged that IICA will be an Institute of National importance thereby becoming an engine of growth leading to increased economic activity.
· The improvement in the professional competence is also expected to help the professionals in tapping employment opportunities in emerging corporate areas including those in overseas.
Background:
The National Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility  at IICA is responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility  initiatives. The Foundation has been designed around the new provisions of Companies Act, 2013. The NFCSR conducts various activities in partnership with Corporates in the field of CSR, oriented towards social inclusion.
IICA is a think-tank and repository of data and knowledge to support rational decision-making for the policy makers, regulators as well as other stakeholders working in areas related to the corporate sector. It offers services to stakeholders in the field of corporate laws, corporate governance, CSR, accounting standards, investor education, etc. Various activities of IICA also help first-generation entrepreneurs and small business for imparting multi-disciplinary skills as they are unable to afford to employ separate experts in management, law, accountancy, etc.
Department of Space
Chairman ISRO addresses media in Bengaluru
The Chairman, ISRO Shri K. Sivan addressed and interacted with over hundred media persons from Bengaluru and other parts of India in a Press Meet organized today at ISRO Headquarters, Bengaluru. He highlighted ISRO’s achievements in 2018 related to launch vehicles, satellites and their applications towards nation building.
Dr Sivan also briefed about the challenging missions envisaged during this year including the Chandrayaan-2 mission. Several new technologies such as Small Satellite Launch Vehicle, Reusable Launch Vehicle and in-flight connectivity  are planned to be demonstrated this year.
“Enhanced industry interface for production of PSLV by industry will be a major milestone and the efforts in this regard are initiated” Dr. K Sivan remarked.
Dr K Sivan while briefing about India’s first manned mission flight, Gaganyaan, said “The mission will be capable of carrying three Indian astronauts and will orbit the Earth for seven days. It is a major expansion in ISRO’s Programme. A new Centre - Human Space Flight Centre is formed and will be the lead Centre for the overall management and realization of Gaganyaan”.
Chairman, ISRO also briefed about various initiatives being taken up to enhance ISRO’s outreach activities.
The extensive briefing by Chairman, ISRO was followed by interactive session with the media. Specific areas of interaction included Chandrayaan-2 mission, Gaganyaan mission, Reusable Launch Vehicle, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle and other upcoming missions.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
BAN ON CHINESE GOODS
There have been some representations/suggestions from public and industry to boycott the import of Chinese goods citing strained relations with China. In June 2020, a representation was also received from a Member of Parliament calling for banning/boycotting of all Chinese goods in light of developments at Line of Actual Control  in Ladakh.
The Government of India, from time to time, takes appropriate measures to regulate import of goods including those related to national interest. India and China are both members of the WTO and any trade restriction imposed must be WTO compliant. Government has from time to time reviewed and taken WTO compliant measures  to address the concerns raised by various stakeholders to have a holistic global trade strategy. To support and expand domestic capacities, Government has implemented policies to promote domestic manufacturing like the production linked incentive  schemes in line with Atmanirbhar Bharat policy.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Minister for External Affairs visit Passport Seva Kendra
Minister for External Affairs, Dr Jaishankar today visited Passport Seva Kendra, Thiruvananthapuram . Shri Ashique Karattil, Regional Passport Officer briefed the minister about the performance of PSK. Dr. Jaishankar expressed satisfaction after reviewing the functioning of PSK. He interacted with officials and staff of PSK as well as general public who had come to Passport Seva Kendra for availing its various services. Dr. Jaishankar said that Passport Seva is a prestigious public service and people will appreciate the prompt delivery of services.
External Affairs Minister also visited the Office of the Protector of Emigrants at Thy caud in the capital. He interacted with Shri Midhun TR, Protector of Emigrants in charge. The Minister also reviewed the working of PoE Office.
Earlier, Dr. Jaishankar also reviewed the construction progress of the 4-lane elevated highway at Kazhakkoottam, Thiruvananthapuram.
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Ministry of Communications
Controller of Communications Accounts  organised Licensee Outreach Program and Pensioner Outreach Program in Pune
Pune : 24 November 2022
In view of the guidelines formulated by Department of Telecom, the O/o Controller of Communications Accounts , Maharashtra & Goa, Ministry of Communications, Government of India organized a LICENSEE OUTREACH PROGRAM & PENSIONER OUTREACH PROGRAM at Conference Hall, O/o BSNL PGMT PUNE on 24TH November 2022.
Shri S.K. Mishra, Advisor , Digital Communications Commission, Department of Telecom, New Delhi, was the Chief Guest. Smt. Vibha Govil Mishra, CCA  as well as other senior officers of O/o CCA  were present.
In Licensee Outreach Program, guidance was given to Licensees regarding the basic conditions of License and also the recent guidelines issued by DOT on the matter. They were also guided / given live DEMO about the functions of the Revenue Management System – SARAS; which is a single platform for all the activities of license including payments and submission of documents. Discussions about rationalization of Bank Guarantees in pursuance of the decision of the Union Cabinet – Telecom Reform 2021 were also conducted.
Around 250 Licensee attended the workshop and got themselves acquainted with SARAS which would help them in future for uploading of documents, making timely payments etc. Queries raised by the Licensee were also addressed. This will help CCA office to keep in touch with the licensees and will solve the problems of not receiving the documents / payments on time to a great extent, thereby streamlining the entire process of revenue assessments and collection.
Grievances from Pensioners were addressed by the officers / officials of O/o CCA  and settled to the satisfaction of Pensioners. Pensioners ID cards were distributed to around 500 pensioners with their details  mentioned. Digital Life Certificate facility was also there to help pensioners furnish their annual life certificate easily and quickly.
This Pensioner outreach programme also helps the CCA Offices to promote / educate the Pensioners about the various steps taken by Government for the benefit of the Pensioners. The Pensioners appreciated the efforts taken by O/o CCA  and were happy to receive the ID cards.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Constitution Day on 26th November; to be celebrated in the Central Hall of Parliament House
Hon’ble President of India will be leading the celebrations of Constitution Day live from Central Hall of Parliament tommorow, 11:00 AM onwards
The occasion will also be graced by Hon’ble Vice- President, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Hon’ble Speaker, Ministers, MPs and other dignitaries
Public requested to join Hon’ble President in reading Preamble to the Constitution on 26.11.2021 from their places following all Covid 19 protocols
So as to ensure maximum Jan Bhagidari, Parliamentary Affairs Ministry has developed two portals
One portal for “Online Reading of the Preamble to the Constitution” in 23 languages  
Second Portal for “Online Quiz on Constitutional Democracy” 
Anybody can participate from anywhere and get certificates
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate the 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. As part of this Mahotsav, India is celebrating Constitution Day tomorrow i.e. 26th November with great fervour and gaiety in the Central Hall of Parliament House.
Hon’ble President of India will be leading the celebrations of Constitution Day live from Central Hall of Parliament at 11:00 AM onwards.
The occasion will also be graced by Hon’ble Vice- President, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Hon’ble Speaker, Ministers, MPs and other dignitaries. This function will be live streamed through Sansad TV/DD and Online Portals.
After the speech of Hon’ble President, whole nation is invited to read Preamble to the Constitution live with him. He will also inaugurate ‘Online Quiz on Constitutional Democracy’ -. The portal regarding reading Preamble to the Constitution in 23 languages  will go live today midnight. Certificates can be downloaded from mpa.gov.in/constitution-day.